Italian Word · Intermediate
sebbene
although / even though
Pronunciation: seb-BÈ-ne
Meaning
Introducing a statement that makes the main statement seem surprising or unexpected.
Example
Sebbene fosse tardi, abbiamo deciso di restare ancora un po'.
Although it was late, we decided to stay a bit longer.
Practice tips
- Practice sebbene out loud — read the pronunciation guide above and repeat.
- Use it in your own sentence today; reuse beats rereading.
- Pay attention to context: this Italian word is for intermediate-level learners.